In this blog, you will learn more about mixed hearing loss, how to treat it, and how to prevent it.
Mixed hearing loss occurs when there is damage to both the outer or middle ear's ability to conduct sound waves (conductive hearing loss), and the inner ear’s ability to process them (sensorineural hearing loss). In other words, mixed hearing loss has elements of both conductive hearing loss and sensorineural hearing loss. People suffering from mixed hearing loss experience sounds as softer in volume and more difficult to understand than they should be.
Mixed hearing loss, as with both sensorineural and conductive hearing loss, can have many different causes. Some of these causes include:
If you are experiencing difficulty hearing or sudden hearing loss, you should have your hearing examined as soon as possible. Significant hearing loss that occurs suddenly is an important symptom that should be handled as a medical emergency by an Emergency Room or Urgent Care. More typical hearing loss, on the other hand, is gradual and often even undetected in its early stages. Here are a few signs to look out for:
Yes, mixed hearing loss can be treated. Usually, the conductive component of a mixed loss will be treated by a medical doctor; often an E.N.T specialist. Then an audiologist will address the sensorineural component.
Some mixed hearing loss treatment options include:
Sounds which are above 85 decibels (dB) can negatively impact your hearing and can cause hearing loss. Here are some additional tips to prevent mixed hearing loss:
If you are looking for an effective treatment or therapy to manage your mixed hearing loss, schedule an appointment with our expert audiologist, Dr. Chris Hoffmann, today.
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